Cork Wine Bar and Market are joining together under one roof in the former Cork Market space to create a unique and innovative wine-centric dining, education and retail experience. Upstairs, our guests can enjoy the classic warmth of Cork Wine Bar. At the wine bar we offer at least 50 wines by the glass and 250 bottles from small producers around the world. It is an affordable, casually elegant place that demystifies the world of wine by giving you real descriptions of what you are drinking, flights of wine so you can explore different regions and varietals, and suggestions for pairing our wines with our offerings of plates to share. The Wine Bar has expanded to offer beautiful patio dining and private dining opportunities for our guests to host wine dinners, receptions and even personalized wine classes and experiences.
At the market, our guests can choose from a curated selection of retail wines with more than 300 selections of small production, sustainably made wines. The market also offers freshly prepared food, cheese, and charcuterie, as well as specialty food items. New to Cork Market is the opportunity for our guests to dine-in on our selection of prepared foods while sipping their favorite glass or bottle of Cork wine. Cork Market also offers a Wine Flight Club, a membership program with curated monthly selections and quarterly pick-up parties, and weekly tastings from our favorite producers and importers.
Diane Gross and Khalid Pitts opened Cork Wine Bar in January 2008 in their Logan Circle neighborhood with the dream of creating a welcoming space for people to come with friends and family to try outstanding wines, often from unexplored regions of the world, paired with delicious, simple, local food. In December 2009, the couple expanded their offerings with the debut of Cork Market & Tasting Room. Pitts is a long-time social justice activist; formerly he was the National Political Director for the Sierra Club and currently serves as a principal at Democracy Partners and as a member of the Executive Board of the D.C. Health Benefit Exchange Authority. Prior to co-founding Cork, Gross was a civil rights lawyer and was General Counsel to Senator Barbara Mikulski. They live in Logan Circle with their two children.
Jason Schreuder
Executive Chef
A native of Eastern Long Island, Jason graduated from the University of Maryland in 1999 with a degree in political science. Despite his interest in pursuing a career in law, he was unable to overcome his passion for cooking. Jason is a graduate of the International Culinary Center (formerly the French Culinary Institute) in New York City and also a former sous chef both at Cork under the wine bar's first chef, Ron Tanaka, and at Cleveland Park's Ripple. His wide-ranging background includes stints at Jean-Georges' Mercer Kitchen, BLT Fish and San Francisco's Absinthe and NoPA. As Executive Chef, Jason continues his support of local and sustainable products and producers while creating plates to share with a nod to continental cuisine. He resides in Columbia Heights with his wife Tara and their two puppies.
Julio Amador
Assistant General Manager
Julio has been an integral member of the Cork Wine Bar staff since it opened in 2008. He began his career at the restaurant as a bar back, then worked his way up as a busser, server, bartender, bar manager, to where he is today as the restaurant's Assistant General Manager. Throughout his entire time at Cork, Julio has developed excellent relationships with colleagues and customers, making sure the restaurant runs smoothly, effortlessly, and safely. In November 2016, he passed the Introductory Sommelier Course examination at the Court of Master Sommeliers.
Our Market offers all of our wines from Cork Wine Bar’s curated list to take home, plus special value wines for everyday. Our Market Café offers sandwiches and salads prepared in-house daily, as well as a variety of entrees, spreads, salads, quiches and baked treats. The menu changes seasonally; please see the latest offerings under the Menu Section. Options are available to dine-in or take to go and NOW you can enjoy a glass or bottle of wine with your favorite Cork Market bites.
Take your love for wine one step further with wine classes at Cork. With a variety of topics, Cork's classes take place in a group setting and provide a comfortable and down to...
Taste Wine Every Night! We always have an unusual bottle open to taste and on Wednesday nights from 5-7 and Saturdays from 2-5 we have our staff and wine maker/importer...
Take your love for wine one step further with wine classes at Cork. With a variety of topics, Cork's classes take place in a group setting and provide a comfortable and down to earth environment to learn about wine. Like Cork Market's wine selection, the classes focus primarily on traditionally made, old world wines. Tickets are available for the classes at the links below.
Cork kicks off its Fall wine class programming with an evening exploring classic Spanish wines. Learn how to taste the Spanish classics alongside traditional Spanish tapas from Cork's kitchen.
Join us on Thursday, June 28 and spend the evening exploring classic Old World sparkling wines, learning how to taste and pair the wines with delicious bites from the Cork kitchen. Taste fun sparklers and complex, distinct Champagne.
Taste Wine Every Night! We always have an unusual bottle open to taste and on Wednesday nights from 5-7 and Saturdays from 2-5 we have our staff and wine maker/importer tastings!
These tastings are complimentary and special discounts apply on wines purchased. Participants must be 21 years of age or older.
Sunday Dinner
Every Sunday: Cork's Champagne & Fried Chicken Dinner for Two (or one or four!)
Dinner Includes: Fried Chicken, Potato Gratin, Collard Greens, Biscuits & Housemade Seasonal Fruit Pie
With Champagne $75 With Cava $55
Make a Reservation Online or Call 202-265-2675
2018 Tasting Series
Host with the Most
2018 Wine Tasting Series
Shine at your next party with knowledge gained from our series of classes highlighting Grapes & Regions plus ideal wine pairings and small bites.
Who Doesn't Want to Spend Their Saturday Afternoons Tasting Wine?! (Also Makes Perfect Bday or Anniversary Gift!)
June 16 ~ Rosé All Day: A true host with the most knows when it's rosé season. Kick off summer with an afternoon on our patio tasting a selection of roses from France and Italy.
Who, What, Where.... Wine Tasting Series @ Cork Wine Bar & Market Saturdays ~ 2PM (Tastings usually last 1.5 hours) Each Tasting $40 Full Series Rate $175
Grilled Cheese
GRILLED CHEESE TUESDAYS!!
Every Tuesday we feature 4 grilled cheese sandwiches in our downstairs cafe:
Cork Wine Bar & Market's 8th Annual Champagne Dinner
Six Champagnes from Wine Traditions paired with a special Cork Wine Bar menu
Join us in Cork's NEW Private Dining Room for a hand-selected group of wonderful grower Champagnes. An annual tradition with Ed and Barbara from Wine Traditions, who will be on hand to talk about the producers. These unique sparklers are wonderful accompaniments to food and represent some of the best wines of Champagne.
This year the dinner will include a special selection of new wines by
Champagne Bourdaire-Gallois
Champagne Perseval-Farge
Champagne Jose Michel
Champagne R. Dumont & Fils
This tasting is $100 (exclusive of tax & gratuity) & attendance will be limited to 24 guests to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of our guests.
WHERE & WHEN Cork Wine Bar & Market 1805 14th Street, NW 202-265-2674
Tuesday, February 14th, 2017 7:00PM - 9:00PM
Space is limited so please RSVP by February 12th to Events@CorkDC.com
Guests must be 21 or over to attend, Please bring Picture ID
These Champagnes are small production and are not widely available. A selection of these wines will be reserved for tasting guests only to purchase at a discount at Cork Market.
Flight Club members will enjoy a special tasting party as we launch our new wine club at Cork.
Dog Days Tasting
Saturday, August 5, 2017 2PM
Join us in the Tasting Room during the annual Dog Days Sidewalk Sale as we invite some of our good friends to come pour a large selection of international wines. Geoffrey of Potomac Selections will be joined by Arielle of the Country Vintner, Alex from Elite and Sam from Bacchus Imports to showcase some favorites as well as new and exciting wines.
SPACE IS LIMITED, RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! CALL 202-265-2674 OR EMAIL INFO@CORKDC.COM
Tasting is $15 per person
Special Discounts on Wine Purchases for Tasting Participants
Mediterranean Tasting
Saturday, May 27th, 2:00pm
Join us to try new and exciting wines from around the Mediterranean Sea with some of our favorite vendors and small producers! We will be showcasing Morrocan wines by Ouled Thaleb, while our good friends Charles Schneider of Free Run Wines and Marci Weinstein of Constantine Wines Inc, show off their favorite wines from Spain's Mediterranean coast and Greece. You'll find esoteric wines from beyond the beaten path alongside regional favorites. Cruise through the Mediterranean without leaving DC!
SPACE IS LIMITED, RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY! CALL 202-265-2674 OR EMAIL INFO@CORKDC.COM Tasting is $25 per person
Special discounts for wine purchases for tasting participants
Potomac Rose Tasting
Thursday, June 15th, 7:00pm
Geoffrey and Ryne of Potomac Selections will be bringing back a longstanding favorite here at Cork, our Rose Tasting! We will be focusing on traditional French Rose, but this year we will also be showcasing Roses from all over the world. You won't want to miss this!
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5 - 7PM
Our Weekday Happy Hour, Where You Can Enjoy Special Prices on Select Wines that are OFF THE LIST!
Every month features a new theme for Cinq à Sept, and provides the opportunity to try wines that are not available on Cork's wine list. We also feature discount pricing on several dishes.
Wine Fundamentals 1
Saturday, June 3rd, 2:00pm
One of our favorite wine reps, Arielle Monaco, will be helping us bring back our wine education program here at Cork! Sharpen your skills while you taste through some of the world's classic wines. Seats are limited, so reserve your spot today!
Learn About Friuli & Marco Felluga! Join Michele Pasqua the "CEO" of Marco Felluga as he explores the wines of Felluga & Russiz Superiore
Taste 8 Wines & Learn from Michele!
Marco Felluga,Collio, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (www.marcofelluga.com) The Marco Felluga winery, A fortified citadel of the Venetian Republic in the 1300s, was founded in 1956. It is situated in Gradisca d'Isonzo, in the province of Gorizia. The winery is both a pioneer in quality as well as innovation. Today Marco's great-grandson, Roberto, heads both the family's Marco Felluga and Russiz Superiore wineries. They control over 250 acres of vineyards, within the most important DOC.
2015 MARCO FELLUGA - "Mongris" Pinot Grigio Collio DOC - 100% Pinot Grigio fermented on the lees in stainless steel.
2015 MARCO FELLUGA - Fruilano Collio DOC -100% Friulano - oldest indigenous grape varietal of Fruili-Venezia Giulia stainless steel fermented
2013 MARCO FELLUGA - "Molamatta" Collio Bianco DOC - Italy's first DOC Collio Bianco 40% Pinot Bianco, 40% Friulano & 20% Ribolla Gialla. (PB fermented and aged in oak the rest only see stainless steel).
2013 MARCO FELLUGA - "Varneri" Merlot Collio DOC - 100% Merlot, 12 months oak cask.
Russiz Superiore, Capriva, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (www.russizsuperiore.it) Russiz Superiore, the pride of Marco Felluga, was acquired in 1967. Named for its ''superior'' or high hill location by a Torre -Tasso prince, in 1273. The Russiz hills provide the ideal environment for both red and white grape production due to their geomorphology, special climate and soil composition of marl and sandstone The Russiz estate is comprised of 40 acres, each varietal in a single vineyard.
2015 RUSSIZ SUPERIORE - Pinot Grigio Collio DOC - 100% Pinot Grigio from single vineyard fermented on the lees, 85% fermented in stainless steel, 15% in oak.
2015 RUSSIZ SUPERIORE - Sauvignon Collio DOC - 100% Sauvignon from single vineyard fermented on the lees, 85% fermented in stainless steel, 15% in oak.
2014 RUSSIZ SUPERIORE - Cabernet Franc Collio DOC - 100% Cabernet Franc from single vineyard, fermented in stainless steel aged in small oak casks for 12 months.
DETAILS... When: February 21 @ 7PM Where: Cork Market & Tasting Room What: Felluga Friuli-Venezia Tasting Cost: $25 per person RSVP: Tastings@CorkDC.com or call 202-265-2674 Special discounts on the wines will apply for all tasting guests. Wines will be available for purchase and pre-order.
Upcoming Classes
Taste Wine Every Night! 5-7PM We open unusual and celebratory wines to taste
Cork Wine Bar is one of 42 Washington restaurants participating in the upcoming DC Foie Fest.
DC Foie Fest is the reincarnation of Foie La La, the H Street foie gras festival started four years ago. It is a friendly competition between local restaurants for the Golden Duck trophy (and bragging rights). Each location will create a foie-centric dish to offer as a menu special and the winner is decided by popular vote.
Foie gras has a rich cultural history, but there are many misconceptions about this culinary delicacy. Our mission this week is to delight foie enthusiasts, to introduce foie to those who have yet to experience it, and to educate diners on foie gras and its production. All participating restaurants are using the highest quality foie gras from Hudson Valley Foie Farms in upstate New York.
JOIN US FOR A CURATED WINEMAKER DINNER WITH ELISABETTA FORADORI FEATURING A MENU CREATED BY CORK CHEF JASON SCHREUDER
Elisabetta's journey in her "wine life" is a familiar tale, but one that we never tire of hearing. The early death of her father unexpectedly hurtled her to the management of the family estate. Though "born among the vines" as she says, she took the helm at first more from a sense of duty than one of passion or vocation. Eventually, however, that passion and vocation came through the work itself, both in the vines and in the cellar. A path of questioning, experiment and intuition (that included everything from biodynamics, to massale selection and the use of amphorae) eventually led her to give up any sense of chasing market trends of the "wine industry" to develop the estate towards the goal of making wines respectful of the soil and the local grapes she wants to honor, and using the techniques she found more interesting, less invasive, and more wine "holistic".
I.G.T Vigneti delle Dolomiti "Fontanasanta Manzoni Bianco"GRAPE: Manzoni Bianco LOCATION OF VINEYARDS: Hills above Trento, Fontanasanta SIZE OF VINEYARDS: various vineyards, in total 3 hectares 6,000 vines per hectare (guyot) SOIL: calcareous clay VINIFICATION:fermentation, with one week of maceration in cement tank, followed by 12 months of aging in acacia casks.
I.G.T Vigneti delle Dolomiti "Fontanasanta Nosiola" GRAPE: Nosiola LOCATION OF VINEYARDS: Fontanasanta, hills above Trento SIZE OF VINEYARDS: Two vineyards for a total of 2 hectares. 6,000 vines per hectare (guyot) - SOIL: calcareous clay VINIFICATION:fermentation with 8 months of maceration in amphora, followed by 2 months of ageing in acacia and oak casks
IGT Vigneti delle Dolomiti "Teroldego" GRAPE: Teroldego SOIL: stony alluvial soils with pebbles and gravel LOCATION OF VINEYARDS: various single sites, in total 10 hectares. VINIFICATION: Fermented in stainless steel tanks. Aged 15 months in wood and stainless steel.
$80 PER PERSON (EXCLUSIVE OF TAX & GRATUITY) DINNER WILL TAKE PLACE AT CORK WINE BAR WINES WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ~ SPECIAL DISCOUNTS APPLY MUST BE 21 TO PARTICIPATE IN TASTING
California Wines
Saturday, March 26, 2016 2:00PM Cost: $40 per person
Join Geoffrey Bailey of Potomac Selections on March 26th at 2PM as he explores new and boutique wineries throughout California.
These are hand-crafted small production wines that focus on traditional winemaking - balanced and interesting - names like White Rock, Lioco, Arnot-Roberts, Folk Machine, Edmunds st. John, Porter Creek, Matthiasson.
Taste 10 wines - White, Rose, Red to truly explore all that the region has to offer - these wines will surprise you whether you are a new or old world wine drinker.
Special discounts on the wines will apply for all tasting guests. Wines will be available for purchase and pre-order.
Pairing & Terroir
Saturday, April 9, 2016, 2:00-4:00PM
Cork's Pairing & Terroir Class begins your exploration of Old World vs New World & Food and Wine Pairing.
Go beyond the basics to start comparing the true difference of terroir or "sense of place." You will learn the factors that contribute to what finally ends up in the bottle. This class will help you begin to understand and differentiate stylistic variations among various wine varietals & regions - learning the true difference of terroir. Finally, you will refine your ability to analyze and differentiate regional and stylistic variations of wine and build a menu of food & wine pairings.
In this class you will:
Learn to compare different wine styles by grape, region, wine making process
Delve into food and wine pairing
Analyze a wine's components and how these relate to food
Taste wine with food to discover how different flavors work together
Enhance your ability to analyze and talk about wine: smells, tastes, styles and regional differences
Put your knowledge together to confidently pair wine with food
Cork's Wine Fundamentals 101 class begins your journey into the wonderful world of wine!
Start your wine journey by discovering the basic differences in types of grapes, styles and regions, and explore wine-tasting with an eye toward finding out which wines you enjoy the most. This class will give you the tools to begin to understand and differentiate stylistic variations among various wine varietals & regions - learning the true difference of terroir
In this class you will:
Discover the differences between grape varietals
Use your senses to evaluate wine -swirl, sniff & sip
Learn basic wine vocabulary
Explore wine regions
Differentiate wine-making styles and their effect on wine
Enhance your ability to analyze and talk about wine: smells, tastes, styles and regional differences
Feel comfortable buying wine in a store or restaurant
Learn about wine storage and serving techniques
UPCOMING CLASSES: PIEDMONT VS. BURGUNDY
April 23, 7-9PM
Join Doug Mohr of Country Vintner for a comparison of wines from these two classic regions where different terroir creates wines that are bold and elegant, rustic and refined. Often referred to as noble grapes, the Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo wines are defined by their distinctive terroir. We will explore the similarities and differences of these two regions while tasting six wines. The cost for this class is $50. Attendance is limited to ensure the comfort of our guests. Email Events@CorkDC.com or call 202-265-2674 by April 20 to reserve your space.
